Half An Elephant’s Gestational Period.

Nine months. That’s how long it has been since I was posting regularly. Nine whole months! Hmmm, which means that Ollie was only 17 months old when I stopped. Do you realize how much can happen with a kid in that time frame? MInd-boggling growth!! He went from a teetering, tentative toddler, who could recall [...]

Everyday Life – Papa, I Wanna F’y!

This amazing photo was taken by my friend, Kim Silcox. She is an incredible photographer!

Show me that smile again. (Show me that smile) Don’t waste another minute on your cryin’.

The other day while having coffee with my dear friends, Rachel and Dawni, we got on the topic of the new season of Dancing with the Stars. Now while I have never been a fan of this show, I had to admit that I am totally stoked that the Karate Kid himself is going to [...]

Listography – Because I Don’t Want to Forget

Oliver can now mimic the sounds for the following animals, people, or items: cow, horse, sheep, fish, shark (he sings the theme to Jaws, hilarious!), chicken, duck, car, train, clock, The Count (ah ah ah!), Cookie Monster, bird, a cowboy (YEEE HAA!!), owl, tiger, lion, monkey, various monsters, and his daddy’s butt (pppttthhh). Oliver says [...]

Listography: Grandma Luke

My mom mentioned the other day that it had been three years since her mother passed. Although in the back of my mind I already knew this, I was blown away. I can’t believe so much time has gone by. I think about her everyday. I miss her so much. Sometimes I am filled with [...]

Everyday Life (Flashback) – First Camping Trip July 2009

I had to post this. I can’t believe this is the same kid.

Everyday Life: Time Passing

Then: Now: My baby is turning into a little man.

Of Course He Would Have a Kick Ass Birthday Cake.

We take our cake making very serious in this household. The plan, drawn by Jeremy. The cake. 14 layers, baby! Fourteen.

A Year of Oliver

Today our little Rocket turns one! This has been one of the greatest and most challenging years of my life and I wouldn’t change one minute of it. He is more amazing than we could have ever imagined. Happy birthday, Ollie! We love you! Then Now

Everyday Life – Family Photo